The New York Times has collaborated with researchers at the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center and Oregon State University to create an interactive map showing the extent of physical destruction in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022. Researchers analyzed years of satellite image data—more than 10,000 images in total—to track small changes in blocks and individual buildings. According to the visualization, Russia’s invasion has destroyed more than 900 schools, hospitals, and churches, while some towns like Marinka have experienced near-total building destruction.
Martin Makaryan
Martin Makaryan is a research assistant specializing in digital policy. Makaryan is a current master's student at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University where he specializes in security and strategy, with a focus on the intersection of security, policy, and emerging technologies. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Global Studies from UCLA and previously worked in government affairs and policy research in California both in the non-profit and government sectors. His academic and professional interests include the impact of innovation and technology on foreign policy and national security policy, as well as automation and AI, cybersecurity, and digital policy.
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